Granted, Jack isn't entirely sure what kind of reaction he expected, though there is a part of him that hopes it's anger. Anger is what he deserves, after all, and no one here has really been able to give him that. Of course they're glad he's alive, and they're quick to chastise him for the disappearing act, but forgiveness comes so easily to his people it shouldn't be a surprise.

Taking off the mask is still difficult, and it's clear he's fumbling just as much. But she knows--he can tell that, at least.

"Sorry about Grand Mesa."

He'd tangled with Helix there, even if Fareeha isn't stationed in the states.

"Not sure if those were your people."